Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Breese Central Cougars (Breese, IL) and the host Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), saw Breese Central's basketball squad wallop Salem by a tally of 53-32.

With the victory, Breese Central improves its record to 17-1 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Marion (Marion, IL) to play the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 15-7. Marion won 64-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Champaign Central Maroons (Champaign, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 17. Salem will attempt to improve on its 7-13 season record. The Maroons come into the challenge with a 8-11 record after their 61-52 league loss to Centennial (Champaign, IL).